09 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1944
Page
1
Fragmented World War II dispatches describe daytime raids across the Channel with RAF and Allied aircraft targeting German positions. Reports claim air battles near Rees and Seares with heavy shelling and casualties among German and Allied forces as operations continue along the Western Front.
Doak, chairman, warns of complacency among Chad workers as the county seeks $23,000 for the War Fund. Committees push promotions, while a handful of firms report 100 percent participation and some employees contribute about $450 each. By day five, over $1,000 has been raised toward the goal.
Houston County clerks were told by State official J C Ford to give the Army the benefit of any doubt about the draft status of single men aged eighteen to twenty six previously classified as farmers. Washington officials favor cracking down and inducting such men when possible, arguing food production will be sufficient in 1944 with normal production and surplus from 1943. Agriculture leaders contest the manpower shortage and oppose wholesale farming drafts, warning of impact on food supply.
Three men were injured when the car they rode in collided with an ambulance at Foater and Crawford streets. Injured were Oben Payne driver Liga Payne and R A Vaughn passengers. The ambulance driven by Allen Kelley was en route to a call.
President Roosevelt's trusted aides moved to ease rift between Congress and the White House after the tax bill clash. Price controls loom, with Vinson, Howlese, Vones, Morgen than meeting leaders as Doughton and George confer, signaling renewed Democratic efforts to unite before wartime policy debates.
American submarines sunk 16 more Japanese ships in enemy waters, including one tanker. The total may reach 627 ships sunk by submarine action, with 1,089 vessels of all types damaged. Navy did not disclose areas. Nimitz praised the toll on Japanese shipping and its impact on naval operations.
Washington AP report notes growing use of endorsed gas coupons seen as a major blow to Black Market operations. Officials estimate substantial losses from counterfeit vouchers. authorities urge vigilance as fraud networks spread across states.
The Houston County grand jury, in a special session before Circuit Judge D. C. Halstead, recessed to May 8 after reporting no indictments for election irregularities. They praised the court and officials and noted they may reconvene if needed. Eight felony indictments were still under review.
Allied summaries report Fifth Army casualties near Cassino totaling about 9,900 in late January with 1,500 captured and the rest wounded or missing. German losses around the beachhead near Garigliano estimated at 24,000, while other fronts saw routine patrols and artillery duels with a German night raid on the beachhead.
Allied forces report multi front success in New Guinea and Admiralty Islands. Units seized the northeastern New Guinea coast for 45 miles west of Baldor and pushed toward Madang. Marines on Los Negros and counterattacks in New Britain were repelled, with heavy fire halting barge incursions and securing Momote airfield area.
Senate appropriations figure McKellar charges the Tennessee Valley Authority with outrageous discrimination in electric rates and unauthorised expenditures. He accuses TVA Chairman Lilienthal of using funds for ads and political speeches to unseat him. Lilienthal denies wrongdoing, saying policy disputes only. The dispute centers on rates charged to Aluminum Company of America and a rival bidder.
Houston county farmers will be awarded certificates of merit for outstanding soil conservation work during the past year at ceremonies in the courthouse Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Wallace Malone, president of the Alabama Bankers Association, will present on behalf of the Soil Conservation Service and the Bankers Association. Dr. T Bale of the Conservation Service and F. Davis of the Bankers Association will participate. The event aims to encourage continued conservation efforts among farmers. many prominent local figures are expected to attend.
Defense officials disclose total American casualties to date with breakdowns by Army Navy Marine and Coast Guard. Feb 2 figures show 321,436 Army casualties including wounded missing and prisoners. Navy and Coast Guard totals include 17,? and related losses with prisoners and disease deaths cited in Japan occupied areas.
Premier Stalin announced a new Soviet offensive on the Ukrainian front led by Gen Rodion Matinovsky. The drive along the Ingulets river claimed gains of 10 to 37 miles across a 105 mile front with towns like Kazanky Novi Bug and Krevot Rog falling as three German divisions were routed. In another push, Marshal Zhukov’s forces moved toward Proskurov through muddy terrain, aiming to control a 40 mile Odessa-Warnen railway corridor.
AP reports U S troops under Brig Gen Frank Merrill claim 650 Japanese killed since entering Burma with seven Americans dead and 87 wounded. Stilwell’s communique tallies 2308 Japanese killed in Hukawng Valley by March, with 300 slain during the night of March 6 as forces faced entrapment near Walawhum. Allied advances also cited in Arakan and coastal sectors with Chinese 22nd Division taking Minghku Ga.
Navy Secretary Knox told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that Allied forces are on the threshold of a decisive offensive against the Axis, urging a three year extension of lend-lease, claiming teamwork enabled the hard‑fought amphibious operations and predicting future offensives will dwarf prior ones.
A Houston County court report shows five indictments returned today by a special grand jury. Defendants include Bam Crawford Negen Ammtle Carter Cecil Lawrence Lewis Forrester and Broward White among twelve total indictments. Writs of arrest were issued by Sheriff card as part of the cases.
An account of Sergeant Charles Kelly known as Commando Kelly earning a Congressional Medal for his actions in battle. He led a patrol under heavy mortar and artillery fire, relayed enemy positions, and continued to assist underlining his bravery before continuing to fight.
Berlin endured a fourth Allied bombing in six days as American Eighth Air Force led heavy raids with Fortresses and escort fighters. The raids, continuing a relentless assault on the capital, followed prior strikes that produced mounting losses for German defenses.
The piece reports growing British and American support for Tito against Mihailovic in Yugoslavia. Britain hints at backing Tito with diplomatic and military aid, while the Yugoslav government-in-exile in Cairo remains wary. King Peter of Yugoslavia may visit London as talks consider recognizing Tito.
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